I am rejuvenated after a week and a half of some marathon travel/work.

The funny thing is, never have I felt so at once exhausted and rewarded. I describe it as sending all my energy into a jewel encrusted alcove so that it reflects back to me a million-fold and changed into a fresher, more vibrant light.

I taught in Dublin jet-lagged and running on adrenaline - it was fun. And by the time I performed in the evening, I felt such genuine gratitude for all the ladies around me that I had one of my most charged performances. Same when performing during class in Zagreb and Lubljana. It was just for those ladies who had given me so much, and I was so grateful and open.

And as for travelling while dancing - it is so much more fun than arriving cold somewhere without any in to a culture! I've been meeting all these great ladies with similar interests to mine, and have had such a blast getting to know people. I had a particularly great time in Slovenia. Manca, Natasa and Sanja were all so great. At once firey and fun-loving. I got to relax at Sanja's and her boyfriend Urus' apartment in a coastal town called Koper. It is right near the Italian border and, of course, the Mediterranean Sea. This was a highlight of my trip. Sanja was so relaxed and comfortable and also so sweet and fun, and a great hostess. I slept in everyday, and woke up slowly. Then we would go out somewhere. One day we went to a spa with a pool, warm tubs, sauna and steam room. The perfect thing after a week and a half of intense travel and teaching. The next day, we visited an idyllic town nearby Koper called Piran to wander around and have a coffee at sunset. Sadly I left the next day - a very short, but very sweet visit.

Anyway, I'm sure there is much more to tell, but that will do for now. I'm off to have a last lunch with Bri before catching a 6 hour train to Krakow, Poland. Looking forward to seeing the city.